Description
This homemade granola is crunchy, lightly sweetened, and packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and dried fruit. It’s perfect with milk, yogurt, or enjoyed by the handful as a snack. Easy to customize with your favorite mix-ins!
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins (after baking):
- ½ cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or chopped apricots)
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, coconut flakes, cinnamon, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a small bowl, whisk together honey (or maple syrup), melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Mix & Coat: Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
- Bake to Perfection: Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown.
- Cool & Add Extras: Let the granola cool completely before stirring in dried fruit and chocolate chips, if using.
- Store & Enjoy: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Notes
- Swap nuts and dried fruits based on preference.
- For extra crunch, let the granola cool completely before stirring.
- Make it vegan by using maple syrup instead of honey.
- Add flaxseeds or chia seeds for extra nutrition!
Nutrition (per serving, approx. ¼ cup):
Calories: 180 | Carbs: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 3g
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American